yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə How to pronounce yoga (audio)
1
capitalized : a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation
2
: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote physical and emotional well-being
yogic adjective often capitalized

Examples of yoga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Working-class Echo Park residents have joined forces to battle a parking nightmare due to a yoga studio. Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2023 Graham stars in the film as Ann, a yoga teacher attempting to find inner peace despite her manic family and miserable dating life. Caroline Brew, Variety, 26 Sep. 2023 During the day on Saturday, the women enjoyed a private outdoor yoga class at ESPA Baha Mar with some very special guests: a handful of flamingos, who struck poses of their own as Hubbard and her friends flowed between moves. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023 The all-vegan camping festival features diverse music, discussions, activism workshops, games, art activities, yoga classes and dance parties. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2023 What will support you during something like yoga may not translate well to an activity like CrossFit, for example. Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023 Take a free all-levels yoga class (BYO mat), take a mini-Reiki session, meet local wellness practitioners, farms, food entrepreneurs, makers, local artists, groove to live music and more. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023 There’s one free yoga studio at DFW Airport located in Terminal E, open 24 hours a day. Alexandra Skores, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023 The other day, in the back of a second-floor yoga studio in NoMad, a couple of entrepreneurs were giving it a shot. Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, literally, yoking, from yunakti he yokes; akin to Latin jungere to join — more at yoke

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of yoga was in 1785

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Cite this Entry

“Yoga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yoga. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

yoga

noun
yo·​ga ˈyō-gə How to pronounce yoga (audio)
1
capitalized : a Hindu philosophy teaching that by holding back the activity of one's body, mind, and will one can know one's true self and be free
2
: a system of exercises for gaining bodily or mental control and well-being

Medical Definition

yoga

noun
yo·​ga ˈyō-gə How to pronounce yoga (audio)
1
capitalized : a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation
2
: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote bodily or mental control and well-being see hatha yoga
yogic adjective

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